Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Leo W. Knoepfle
Feb 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle. He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...
Evelyn Rogers Barton
Feb 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.
She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...
Leo Joseph Watts
Feb 5, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEO JOSEPH WATTS, 73, beloved husband of Sylvia Edwards Watts, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Lancaster, PA, Leo was a son of the late Harry Leo and Lucille Hartman Watts. He grew up in Columbia, PA and graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. ...
Paul William Teti, Jr.
Feb 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC – PAUL WILLIAM TETI, JR., 39, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
A native of Huntington, NY, Paul was a son of Paul William and Birgid Meyer Teti. He was the owner of Paul’s Affordable Painting.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy; daughter, Skye Teti; brothers, Perry Tepperwien, Sascha Tepperwien; paternal...
Susan Allyce Sizemore
Feb 2, 2021
AIKEN, SC - SUSAN ALLYCE SIZEMORE, 66, passed away February 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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George Richard Laverick
Feb 1, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. George Richard Laverick, 78, beloved husband of Honora Marie Laverick, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Charleroi, PA, Mr. Laverick was a son of the late Richard Allen and Bertha Waltz Laverick. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering degree. Mr. Laverick worked as an electrical engineer...
Katherine Vargo
Jan 31, 2021
NEW ELLENTON, SC – KATHERINE VARGO, 71, beloved wife of Michael Vargo and loving mother of Amy and Amanda Vargo, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Detroit, MI, Katherine was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Prus. She grew up in Lincoln Park, MI and had made her...
Harry Phillip Hamilton
Jan 30, 2021
AIKEN, SC – HARRY PHILLIP “PHIL” HAMILTON, 50, beloved husband of Bridget Ann Dunne Hamilton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Phil was a son of the late Harry Phillip and June Elizabeth Brown Hamilton. He was a master plumber and pipefitter and formerly worked for...
June Rose Huston
Jan 29, 2021
June Huston, 92, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021, after a long illness. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. June was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1928, to William Dewitt Rose and Nancy Parrot Rose. She grew up in Johnson City until moving to Knoxville, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee. There, she...
The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe
Jan 27, 2021
Aiken – The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
Sue was born in White Pond, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie Webb Hair. Prior to being elected Probate Judge for Aiken County, she served as a clerk in the Clerk of Court’s office, later becoming the Aiken County Clerk of...
Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan
Jan 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan, 80, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Buchanan was the daughter of the late John Ramsey Dodenhoff and Sabri Hankinson Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of Aiken High School. Prior to her retirement, she was the office manager for Aiken Dental...
Darlene D. Foster
Jan 24, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DARLENE DERRICK FOSTER, 59, beloved wife of R. Curtis “Curt” Foster, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Columbia, SC, Darlene was a daughter of Beatrice Poole Derrick and the late James Edward Derrick. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was the most caring...
Mary Allen Snow Owen
Jan 24, 2021
Aiken – Mrs. Mary Allen Snow Owen, 88, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Mrs. Owen was born in Chesapeake, VA, the daughter of the late Arthur William Snow and Mary Isobel Bulla Snow. She had lived in Aiken since 1955, was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, the Aiken Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Aiken Symphony Guild.
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John Thomas Brantley, Sr.
Jan 24, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Brantley Sr. passed away on Sunday January 24th, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond E. and Catherine D. Brantley. He is survived by sons John Brantley Jr. (Lisa) of Jackson, SC, Jason Brantley of Aiken, SC and Kevin Brantley of Summerville, SC. Brothers Raymond R. Brantley (Shirley) of Piedmont, SC and James...
David Michael Roof
Jan 22, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DAVID MICHAEL “SUPER DAVE” ROOF, 63, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of San Diego, CA, Dave was a son of the late Charles C. and Nancy Elizabeth King Roof. He served as an EN5 in the United States Navy, stationed in Bermuda. He lived in Aiken since 1989...
Robert Malcolm Becker
Jan 20, 2021
AIKEN, SC – ROBERT MALCOLM BECKER, 90, beloved husband of Jean Stoebe Becker, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 following an extended illness.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert was the son of the late Maurice and Agnes Schwartz Becker. Bob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1952 until 1954, played on the Marine Corps Baseball Team...
Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke
Jan 18, 2021
Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, formally British Guyana, on April 1, 1951. She was born to the late Reginald and Hyacinth Jeffrey. She was one of eight children born to Hyacinth. She received her first degree in Business administration and biblical studies. In 1971, she migrated to USA and worked on Wall Street as a...
Jesse Lafate Moyer
Jan 18, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JESSE L. MOYER, 87, husband of the late Carrie Owens Moyer, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Johnston, SC, Jess was a son of the late Wylie M. and Willar Franklin Moyer. He started working for E. I. DuPont at the Savannah River Site in 1951. He was...
Thomas Wayne Walpool
Jan 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Thomas Wayne Walpool was born in Nashville Tennessee on April 14, 1935 to the late William Thomas Walpool, Jr and Edna Coleman Walpool.
Tom graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master’s degree in speech pathology. In 1963, he relocated his family to Greenville, SC and began a 30 year career as the Executive Director...
Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald
Jan 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DENNIS JOSEPH FITZGERALD, 78, beloved husband of Wendy Katonak Fitzgerald, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Camden, NJ, Dennis was a son of the late William and Alice Hoffman Fitzgerald. He grew up in Ashland, NJ and served in the U.S. Air Force. Dennis was stationed at the Aiken Air Force...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Leo W. Knoepfle
Feb 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle. He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...
Evelyn Rogers Barton
Feb 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.
She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...
Leo Joseph Watts
Feb 5, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEO JOSEPH WATTS, 73, beloved husband of Sylvia Edwards Watts, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Lancaster, PA, Leo was a son of the late Harry Leo and Lucille Hartman Watts. He grew up in Columbia, PA and graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. ...
Paul William Teti, Jr.
Feb 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC – PAUL WILLIAM TETI, JR., 39, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
A native of Huntington, NY, Paul was a son of Paul William and Birgid Meyer Teti. He was the owner of Paul’s Affordable Painting.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy; daughter, Skye Teti; brothers, Perry Tepperwien, Sascha Tepperwien; paternal...
Susan Allyce Sizemore
Feb 2, 2021
AIKEN, SC - SUSAN ALLYCE SIZEMORE, 66, passed away February 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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George Richard Laverick
Feb 1, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. George Richard Laverick, 78, beloved husband of Honora Marie Laverick, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Charleroi, PA, Mr. Laverick was a son of the late Richard Allen and Bertha Waltz Laverick. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering degree. Mr. Laverick worked as an electrical engineer...
Katherine Vargo
Jan 31, 2021
NEW ELLENTON, SC – KATHERINE VARGO, 71, beloved wife of Michael Vargo and loving mother of Amy and Amanda Vargo, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Detroit, MI, Katherine was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Prus. She grew up in Lincoln Park, MI and had made her...
Harry Phillip Hamilton
Jan 30, 2021
AIKEN, SC – HARRY PHILLIP “PHIL” HAMILTON, 50, beloved husband of Bridget Ann Dunne Hamilton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Phil was a son of the late Harry Phillip and June Elizabeth Brown Hamilton. He was a master plumber and pipefitter and formerly worked for...
June Rose Huston
Jan 29, 2021
June Huston, 92, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021, after a long illness. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. June was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1928, to William Dewitt Rose and Nancy Parrot Rose. She grew up in Johnson City until moving to Knoxville, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee. There, she...
The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe
Jan 27, 2021
Aiken – The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
Sue was born in White Pond, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie Webb Hair. Prior to being elected Probate Judge for Aiken County, she served as a clerk in the Clerk of Court’s office, later becoming the Aiken County Clerk of...
Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan
Jan 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan, 80, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Buchanan was the daughter of the late John Ramsey Dodenhoff and Sabri Hankinson Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of Aiken High School. Prior to her retirement, she was the office manager for Aiken Dental...
Darlene D. Foster
Jan 24, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DARLENE DERRICK FOSTER, 59, beloved wife of R. Curtis “Curt” Foster, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Columbia, SC, Darlene was a daughter of Beatrice Poole Derrick and the late James Edward Derrick. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was the most caring...
Mary Allen Snow Owen
Jan 24, 2021
Aiken – Mrs. Mary Allen Snow Owen, 88, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Mrs. Owen was born in Chesapeake, VA, the daughter of the late Arthur William Snow and Mary Isobel Bulla Snow. She had lived in Aiken since 1955, was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, the Aiken Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Aiken Symphony Guild.
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John Thomas Brantley, Sr.
Jan 24, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Brantley Sr. passed away on Sunday January 24th, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond E. and Catherine D. Brantley. He is survived by sons John Brantley Jr. (Lisa) of Jackson, SC, Jason Brantley of Aiken, SC and Kevin Brantley of Summerville, SC. Brothers Raymond R. Brantley (Shirley) of Piedmont, SC and James...
David Michael Roof
Jan 22, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DAVID MICHAEL “SUPER DAVE” ROOF, 63, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of San Diego, CA, Dave was a son of the late Charles C. and Nancy Elizabeth King Roof. He served as an EN5 in the United States Navy, stationed in Bermuda. He lived in Aiken since 1989...
Robert Malcolm Becker
Jan 20, 2021
AIKEN, SC – ROBERT MALCOLM BECKER, 90, beloved husband of Jean Stoebe Becker, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 following an extended illness.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert was the son of the late Maurice and Agnes Schwartz Becker. Bob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1952 until 1954, played on the Marine Corps Baseball Team...
Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke
Jan 18, 2021
Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, formally British Guyana, on April 1, 1951. She was born to the late Reginald and Hyacinth Jeffrey. She was one of eight children born to Hyacinth. She received her first degree in Business administration and biblical studies. In 1971, she migrated to USA and worked on Wall Street as a...
Jesse Lafate Moyer
Jan 18, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JESSE L. MOYER, 87, husband of the late Carrie Owens Moyer, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Johnston, SC, Jess was a son of the late Wylie M. and Willar Franklin Moyer. He started working for E. I. DuPont at the Savannah River Site in 1951. He was...
Thomas Wayne Walpool
Jan 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Thomas Wayne Walpool was born in Nashville Tennessee on April 14, 1935 to the late William Thomas Walpool, Jr and Edna Coleman Walpool.
Tom graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master’s degree in speech pathology. In 1963, he relocated his family to Greenville, SC and began a 30 year career as the Executive Director...
Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald
Jan 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DENNIS JOSEPH FITZGERALD, 78, beloved husband of Wendy Katonak Fitzgerald, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Camden, NJ, Dennis was a son of the late William and Alice Hoffman Fitzgerald. He grew up in Ashland, NJ and served in the U.S. Air Force. Dennis was stationed at the Aiken Air Force...
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